Railway Engineering

Railway engineering is a branch of civil engineering concerned with the design, construction, maintenance, and operation of railways and mass transit systems that use a fixed guideway. It also includes elements of mechanical, industrial and electrical engineering. We are experts in all technical railway disciplines, with the skills and knowledge required for today’s sustainable rail and transit projects. At Lipaña, we provide services on every type of railway and asset throughout the whole life-cycle of existing and new railway projects.

Our experts develop concepts then design, construct, operate, maintain and enhance the operation of the railway systems required to deliver smarter cities and better transportation. Typical projects for our railway engineers include determining horizontal and vertical alignment design, station location and design and construction cost estimation. We are also specialised in the field of train dispatch which focuses on train traffic movement.

Our engineering experts build cleaner and safer transportation networks by revitalising and guiding reinvestment in a rail system to ensure it meets our clients’ needs. Whether our clients need a specific service or expertise or an end-to-end approach, our team offers comprehensive consultancy and advisory services to enable seamless, personalised passenger experiences, optimised operations, reduced risk, increased safety and greater efficiency. Whatever the nature of a contract, we always work collaboratively with railway authorities, manufacturers, operators and contractors.

Our services include:

• Railway Design and Engineering Work
• Railway Assessment and Rehabilitation
• Installation and Replacement of Railways
• Train Station Locations and Facility Design
• Signalling and Controlling Systems
• Use of Aggregates in Railroad Construction
• Earthworks and Risk Modelling
• Embankment and Cutting Stability Analysis
• Slope Asset Management
• Ground Movement Analysis
• Trains and Rail Transport Systems
• Railway Service Efficiency
• Capacity Analysis and Network Development
• System Modification and Enhancement
• Rail Network Monitoring and Controlling
• Mechanical, Electrical and Pneumatic Systems
• Lighting, Control Panels and Communication Systems
• Functional and Operational Railway Testing
• System Diagnosis and Part Replacement
• Methods of Reducing Rail Wear
• Track and Vehicle Interactions with Railways
• Reliability Aspects of Railway Systems
• Intelligent Railway Transportation Systems
• Railway Accidents and Incidents Studies